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3 unusual facts about Knoxville Campaign


21st Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

During the Knoxville Campaign, the 21st saw minor action, acting primarily in support of artillery due to their small numbers.

John Bratton

He was present in several battles in the Tennessee area, including the Chattanooga Campaign and the Knoxville Campaign.

Knox County, Tennessee

With the success of Burnside's troops in the Knoxville Campaign, and especially during the decisive Battle of Fort Sanders, Knox County remained under Union control for the duration of the Civil War.


Knoxville Confederate order of battle

The following Confederate States Army units and commanders fought in the Knoxville Campaign and subsequent East Tennessee operations during the American Civil War from November 4 to December 31, 1863 under the command of Lt. Gen. James Longstreet.


see also

Fort Sanders

Fort Sanders (Tennessee), the decisive engagement of the Knoxville Campaign of the American Civil War, fought in Knoxville, Tennessee, on November 29, 1863

Battle of Fort Sanders, the decisive engagement of the Knoxville Campaign of the American Civil War